Chicago Proposes High-Rise Bird Ordinance

New legislation being proposed in Chicago is aiming to make the city’s skyline a little more bird friendly, according to proponents of the bill.

WI Bucks Arena Dubbed 'Bird Friendly'

The new Milwaukee Bucks Arena—the Fiserv Forum—has been dubbed the first-ever bird-friendly arena.

RPM Announces Building-Materials Firm Acquisition

RPM International Inc. (Medina, Ohio), parent company of brands including Rust-Oleum and Carboline, announced last week its acquisition of Nudura Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor ...

The Proper Use of Sealants on Weathering Steel

by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc.

Sealants used as weather seals on the exterior envelopes of buildings have been formu...

5 Benefits of Building Enclosure Commissioning

by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc.

Despite this standardization and a growing history of proven results, many misconcept...

True or false: The amount of water condensing from an air leak in a wall is much less than the amount that occurs with water vapor diffusion through the wall.

What organization describes itself as “an international association of building envelope consultants”?

As a result of London's fatal Grenfell Tower fire last June, government officials in the United Kingdom officially announced a ban on combustible materials in the exterior walls of new residential buildings that are 18 meters and taller. Do you think these measures are sufficient?

What aspect of building performance and aesthetics most interests you?

What criteria of selection should be used in deciding between a liquid-applied and a sheet-applied air barrier?

2017 Roof Coatings Resource Guide

from D+D Print, Fall 2017

From the Initial Look to Future Considerations: Why EIFS Has Become a Popular Choice for Hotels and Resorts

from D+D In Depth, September 2017 ; by SCOTT ROBINSON, EIFS INDUSTRY MEMBERS ASSOCIATION (EIMA)

When owners and designers select exterior building finishes for hotels and resorts, a...

RCI International Convention and Trade Show

March 14 - March 19, 2019

RCI International Convention and Trade Show

March 14 - March 19, 2019

Conference on Advance Building Skins

October 1 - October 2, 2018

E-Book: Reflective Roof Coatings: A Durability + Design Collection

Sponsored by Aldo Products Company, Inc.

This eBook consists of articles from Durability + D...

E-Book: The Technology of Air Barriers: A Durability + Design Collection

Sponsored by Hohmann & Barnard, Inc.

This eBook consists of articles from Durability + D...

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.